Job prospects Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes near Hamilton (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers" near Hamilton (ON) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers near Hamilton (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 5,630 people work in this occupation.
  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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